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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.74, 1,183.32 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.74, 1,183.32 and 526.36 is: 726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.74 : 1,183.32 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.74/1,183.32 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.74x = 1,183.32 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.74x = 622,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,849.36/857.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.15

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